Yoga to Reduce Belly Fat - Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

In general, practice of yoga increases fitness, strength and flexibility and help in overall fat reduction. However, some of the poses are effective in reducing fat around the abdomen. Let us learn how to use Yoga to reduce belly fat. One of the poses which is effective in reducing fat is known as Urdhva Prasarita Padasana.

Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Extended Feet Pose) which is practiced while lying on back. You can practice this pose in the middle of your practice sequence or also in isolation. Apart from reducing fat this also strengthens lower back muscles.

Steps to Practice Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

1. Lie down on the mat on your back.
2. With inhalation bring both the feet together and place them near the hip. Push the hip towards the feet so as to stretch the back.
   
3. Take one or two breaths and with exhalation raise both the feet up and bring the knee towards the abdomen.
   
4. Now raise the legs up, so that legs are perpendicular to the ground.
   
5. Move the hands above the head and continue to breathe normally.
6. Stay in this position with normal breathing, as long as you are comfortable then bring down the feet slowly with inhalation.
   
7. Repeat this pose three to four times.
   

Benefits of Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

1. As mentioned above it reduces belly fat. Practice of this pose also strenghtnes the abdominal organs and makes them work more efficiently.
   
2. This pose also strengthens the lower back.
   

Here is a video demo of the pose on Youtube.


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